Los Angeles Lakers vs Detroit Pistons prediction

Recent results

• Los Angeles Lakers: 4 wins from the last 5, average margin +5.8 points (W 124–118 v POR, W 116–103 @ SAC, W 138–117 v MIA, W 131–125 v TOR, L 95–112 @ GS).
• Detroit Pistons: 3 wins from the last 5, average margin +7.4 points (L 106–112 v PHI, W 124–91 @ CHA, W 110–94 @ BKN, W 97–89 v CHA, L 97–111 @ NY).

This is the first meeting between these teams this season. Results are taken from final scores, most recent first.

Preview

Detroit Pistons are our pick at home against the Los Angeles Lakers. The model gives them a 57% chance of winning, which makes this game a lean (55 to 65%).

Los Angeles Lakers rate slightly stronger on the rosters we expect (98.3 to 89.1 on our team-strength rating), but home court push the pick to Detroit Pistons.

Recent form: Los Angeles Lakers have been winning by 4.5 points a game, while Detroit Pistons have been winning by 7.7 points a game.

Schedule: Detroit Pistons have had 4 days' rest to 2 for Los Angeles Lakers, which the model takes into account.

Injuries: Detroit Pistons will be without Jalen Duren (19 min a game). Players listed as unsure are counted by how likely they are to play.

Season so far: Los Angeles Lakers are 8–2 and Detroit Pistons are 6–2.

What could change the pick: late injury news. We re-check every 15 minutes until game time, then the pick is frozen and stays on our public record, win or lose.